Top 10 Most Fuel-Efficient Trucks of 2008

From Edmunds.com

Trucks have historically been judged largely on their ability to haul and tow. In these times of steep gas prices, however, fuel-efficiency certainly merits a place in the mix, and some trucks have the goods to meet this challenge. The 10 pickups that follow are the best examples. These are the 10 trucks offering the best gas mileage.

Our rankings were arrived at using the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) miles-per-gallon ratings for city and highway travel. We utilized the EPA's combined fuel-economy formula: 55 percent of city mpg rating plus 45 percent of highway mpg rating. The rating listed for each pickup is shown in mpg as a city/highway ratio. All ratings apply to base models equipped with manual transmissions.

Ford Ranger — 21/26 (tie)
The Ford Ranger comes with a low price tag; in its four-wheel-drive iteration, it also offers off-road competence.